We've been in a marriage of convenience for three years without sleeping together. Why am I goi

Lu Zhi raised her head, her eyes bright. "It's okay, let her speak."

Upon hearing this, Liu Dianyue breathed a sigh of relief, completely relaxed, and a smile appeared on her lips.

She boldly declared, "The necklace Lu Zhi is wearing is fake, and I have proof."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room erupted in uproar.

"What? Gujia's stock price has been rising recently. I'm thinking it would be good to buy a big one."

"Aren't they from a wealthy family? Why are they wearing a fake necklace?"

"Knowing they're not favored, even if they don't have money, they wouldn't go so far as to make a fake one."

The surrounding whispers made Jiang Xing's face immediately fall.

Lu Zhi met a pair of fierce eyes. Jiang Xing, the "mother-in-law," whose face was usually very well-maintained, was now serious and rigid.

She asked coldly, "Is what she said true?"

The gorgeous clothes, the simple updo, and the valuable jewelry all made the person appear more superior.

It creates an invisible pressure on people.

The provenance of the jewelry has already been verified, and we have the certificates of authenticity in hand.

She remained calm and unhurried.

Lu Zhi's lips twitched slightly, as if she was about to speak, but someone spoke first.

Liu Dianyue said with certainty, "It's absolutely true. I've consulted industry experts. The necklace Lu Zhi is wearing is a family heirloom from the Pei family and would never be leaked."

"Legend has it that the new head of the Pei family wore this set of jewelry to his wedding."

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

The ladies, who had seen the world, began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"The Pei family, that's a conglomerate worth hundreds of billions. I've heard that the heir never appears in the media and is rarely contacted."

"I must say, this necklace really looks like the one I saw when I visited the Pei family's private museum."

"Lu Zhi's family has already fallen on hard times, how could they possibly be related to the Pei family?"

A few brief words of discussion.

This practically confirms that Lu Zhi was wearing fake jewelry.

The commotion attracted Gu Yizhi, who was supposed to be on the other side discussing business with others.

Shen Luoyao was also with the man.

He wore a suit, and Shen Luoyao wore a simple white dress; they looked like a newlywed couple.

Upon seeing this, Lu Zhi subconsciously frowned slightly.

"What is it?"

As the man inquired, a kind person recounted the whole story.

Standing there tall and slender, she was as steady as a mountain, exuding a powerful aura and a calm demeanor.

It was as if they were listening to something unimportant.

They made no attempt to defend her whatsoever.

Lu Zhi's heart trembled, and a bitter feeling spread through her.

A few seconds later, a tear rolled down Shen Luoyao's cheek. "Dian Yue, don't say that. Maybe Miss Lu was also deceived by the jewelry seller."

Gu Yizhi's face was extremely ugly, and he said sarcastically, "You're not so easily deceived. Lu Zhi is not like you, who comes from a wealthy family and has studied basic jewelry appraisal."

Shen Luoyao smiled and leaned in to kiss the man on the cheek. "I'm just worried about your reputation being damaged."

Seemingly because there were too many people around, Gu Yizhi did not take much action.

It was just a simple exchange of glances.

But it can be hurtful enough.

This scene came into Lu Zhi's view, and she found it extremely ironic.

She was harassed throughout the banquet hall, while her nominal husband flirted with the minor actress Shen Luoyao.

How blind must I have been in my past life to think that Gu Yizhi was a good man?

My heart is aching again.

Lu Zhi clutched her chest, her face deathly pale, and was covered in cold sweat.

Perhaps love has become a habit.

She still felt uncomfortable, and her vision gradually blurred.

In a daze, the man grabbed his own arm.

She mistakenly thought he was trying to comfort her.

I'm considering whether to show some consideration and not reveal the jewelry appraisal certificate.

After all, they still have to play husband and wife for three years.

However, it only lasted a few seconds.

A reproachful voice came from beside her ear, "Lu Zhi, if you don't have money to buy jewelry, you can come to me. I have a lot of high-end luxury items at home right now, why did you..."

How could you wear counterfeit goods?

Before she could finish her sentence, Lu Zhi's heart had already turned cold.

did not expect.

Even childhood sweethearts would doubt themselves in public.

Lu Zhi looked up at him and said, "You also think the jewelry I'm wearing is fake."

The man's face turned completely black.

It was accepted by default.

Lu Zhi's face was deathly pale, and her whole body was swaying precariously. She was only able to maintain her dignity by supporting herself on the table with her left hand.

Shen Luoyao seemed to have noticed the unpleasant details. A smug look appeared in her almond-shaped eyes as she feigned concern, saying, "Lu Zhi doesn't seem to be feeling well. Let's just forget about it."

"Have you made enough of a scene? The Lu family has already fallen on hard times, yet you still act like a pampered young lady. I'm willing to cater to you."

"But can you change your vain and impractical ways?"

Hearing the indifferent and detached criticism, Lu Zhi's face turned even paler.

He was so certain of himself.

Her eyes were slightly red, her heart was aching terribly, and she was having some difficulty breathing.

"As soon as someone exposes him, he pretends to be sick. He's been doing this for over a decade and he's still not tired of it."

The words struck her heart like countless needles piercing her soul.

That being the case.

Let's not dwell on the past.

Lu Zhi's eyes reddened, but she tried her best to control her tears and maintain her composure.

Just as she was about to take out the jewelry appraisal certificate.

An unexpected person was startled and came over. It was Gu Yuanming, dressed in a traditional Chinese Tang suit, looking refined and approachable.

He has a rather otherworldly air about him.

Her face was flushed with anger, but she still maintained a dignified demeanor.

Lu Zhi was immediately helped up by him and felt a little better.

This was followed by a stern rebuke: "Yi Zhi, you're so insensible! Can't you talk about family matters at home?"

Gu Yizhi didn't even lift his eyelids. "Is it necessary?"

Upon hearing those three simple words, Lu Zhi's eyes darkened.

She took a deep breath and slowly said, "It's really unnecessary. We can resolve this face-to-face. I have a jewelry appraisal certificate."

An authoritative jewelry appraisal certificate was placed on the table.

The people who had been gossiping just moments before immediately fell silent.

Those shrewd wives immediately changed their story.

"Hey, I was just joking, don't take it to heart."

"Forgive us for our limited experience; we've never even left Shengcheng, how would we know about jewelry of this caliber?"

"To be honest, Lu Zhi looks more elegant in these luxurious jewelry pieces. The noble air she has been raised to have since childhood is truly exceptional."

Discussions about the changes.

This made Gu Yizhi's face turn completely dark, and he gradually loosened his grip on Shen Luoyao's arm.

She was left to face criticism.

Just a few seconds.

Tears welled in Shen Luoyao's eyes, making her look pitiful. "Dian Yue, I really trusted you the wrong person."

"Never mind, it's all my fault for not doing my research beforehand."

Lu Zhi looked her up and down; she was clearly in the position of a victim.

pity.

This is in the circle of VIP wives.

Anyone who can hold onto their position is a shrewd individual, with an exceptional ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

"Sigh, entertainers are just actors; they believe everything they hear."

"You ignorant fool."

"I thought he was a popular celebrity, but he's still not good-looking."

Liu Dianyue, who was pointed at by her, didn't look much better, as she seemed to still be shocked that she could produce a jewelry appraisal certificate.

Shen Luoyao stepped in front of Liu Dianyue and said, "Admit your mistake."

"Miss Lu even carries a jewelry appraisal certificate with her when she goes out, what a coincidence!" Liu Dianyue gritted her teeth, looking unwilling. "Is the jewelry appraisal certificate you're talking about really genuine?"